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What are the Symptoms of Coloboma?

A coloboma is an eye abnormality present at birth that results from the absence of some tissues in certain parts of the eye. One or both eyes may be affected.

26 Feb 2019

Reducing Chest Pain Caused by Anxiety

Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms associated with anxiety/panic attack and chest pain due to anxiety could be cardiac or non-cardiac in origin.

26 Feb 2019

What is a Vitrectomy?

The aim of the procedure in most cases is to remove the vitreous humour to allow access to other parts of the eye.

26 Feb 2019

What is Small Fiber Neuropathy?

Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) is a disorder in which the small diameter sensory myelinated (Aδ) and unmyelinated (C fiber) nerves of the peripheral nervous system are damaged.

26 Feb 2019

Nyctalopia is the name for a symptom characterized by the reduced ability to see at night and in low light conditions. It is also called night-blindness. While it isn’t a medical condition in and of itself, it can be a symptom of another disorder.

26 Feb 2019

Psychological Intervention Strategies for Dissociative Amnesia

Dissociative amnesia is a psychological disorder characterized by retrospective memory gaps which include the inability to recall personal information which might be related to a stressful or traumatic event. The symptoms can also be comorbid with a range of other disorders including those experienced in obsessive-compulsive disorder and personality disorders.

21 Feb 2019

Travelling with a Child Who Has Autism

Sticking to a predictable daily routine, with little manoeuvrability for change, is commonplace for a lot of children with autism. Deviating from routine can lead to anxiety, meltdowns, tantrums and problems with trust.

21 Feb 2019

What is Dissociative Amnesia?

Dissociative amnesia is a psychological disorder whereby an individual has a marked deficit in the ability to recall information, usually following a traumatic or stressful event.

19 Feb 2019

The Neocortex and Sensory Perception

The neocortex comprises the largest part of the cerebral cortex and is the outermost layer that covers the structures of the brain. Comprised of four main lobes with specific functions, the cortex contains an abundance of physical structures that are involved in a range of processes including sensory perception.

19 Feb 2019

Picky Eating and Autism: Tips & Advice

In addition to the classical symptoms of autism, such as behavioural disturbances, delay in learning to speak, inappropriate social interaction, obsession over particular objects or foods, lack of eye contact, and language comprehension issues, there may also be signs of abnormal eating behaviour, which may or may not be attributed to specific eating disorders.

19 Feb 2019

Autism and Sleep Problems

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by impaired social interactions and communications in different settings/multiple contexts.

18 Feb 2019

What is Major Depressive Disorder?

Major depressive disorder (MDD), or ‘clinical depression’, is described as feelings of persistent sadness, worthlessness and hopelessness. It is a serious medical condition which affects the way an individual thinks and behaves, impacting the quality of life and day-to-day function.

18 Feb 2019